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"Hypnotherapist
induces hypnotic
state in client
to increase
motivation or
alter behavior
pattern through
hypnosis.
Consults with
client to
determine the
nature of the
problem.
Prepares client
to enter
hypnotic states
by explaining
how hypnosis
works and what
client will
experience.
Test subjects to
determine
degrees of
physical and
emotional
suggestibility.
Induces hypnotic
techniques of
hypnosis based
on
interpretation
of test results
and an analysis
of client's
problem.
May train client
in self-hypnosis
conditioning."
-U.S. Department
of Labor
Dictionary of
Occupational
Titles - D.O.T.
079.157.010
The definition
of
Hypnotherapist
was provided by
Dr. John Kappas
of the Hypnosis
Motivation
Institute in
1973.
The Hypnosis
Motivation
Institute is the
first nationally
accredited
college of
hypnotherapy in
the United
States and is
also approved by
the California
Board for
Registered
Nurses and the
California State
Dental Board as
a provider for
continuing
education.
A Hypnotherapist
as defined by
the U.S.
Department of
Labor uses the
techniques
taught by Dr.
Kappas and the
Hypnosis
Motivation
Institute.
When searching
for a Hypnotherapist, I
encourage you to
ask questions.
Think of your
potential
Hypnotherapist
as a job
applicant.
Review their
education and
references and
choose the most
qualified
candidate for
the position.
Hypnotherapy is
an unregulated industry
and does not
require state
licensing or
board
certifications.
This means that
anyone may refer
to themselves as
a Certified
Hypnotherapist,
or C.Ht., even
if they have
little or no
training.
I encourage you
to educate
yourself for
your own
well-being and
benefit.
After all, you
are trusting
this person to
assist you with
the most
intimate and
personal details
of your life,
and their
education
becomes your
valuable asset.
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